Highlights
- The iPhone 16 scored 147 points in DxOMark camera tests.
- Was placed it among the top 20 smartphones globally.
- It outperformed its main competitor the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
- DxOMark praised the iPhone 16 for its HDR content, natural and accurate skin tones, smooth zoom functionality, excellent indoor photography and impressive video stabilization.
It’s been a couple of months since the iPhone 16 launched officially. Since then multiple reviewers have analysed the phones for their tech and performance. Now in more recent reports, we are learning how the iPhone 16 camera outshines other competing smartphones in camera performance as well.
In a recent DxOMark camera tests report, the iPhone 16 has impressed scoring an impressive 147 points, which places it among the top 20 smartphones globally.
In camera performance, iPhone 16 outperformed its main competitor the Galaxy S24 Ultra as well as earlier models like the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Here’s a quick roundup of everything DxOMark’s review report highlights about the iPhone 16 Camera.
DxOMark’s Review on iPhone 16 Camera Performance
DxOMark in its review highlighted the iPhone 16’s performance in HDR content.
It mentioned that the images and videos in shots taken by iPhone 16 appeared “bright and vibrant with excellent contrast” showing the phone’s ability to handle different lighting conditions.
The report also praised the iPhone 16 for capturing skin tones in both photos and videos accurately.
DxOMark noted that the iPhone 16 captured natural and accurate skin tones adding a lifelike quality to its shots.
The zoom functionality is also a major highlight as it provides smooth and seamless performance.
iPhone 16 is great for indoor photography. The camera captures fine details and delivers sharp and clear images. Autofocus performance was another highlight being both fast and precise ensuring consistent sharpness in a variety of scenarios.
For video recording, the iPhone 16 impressed with controlled noise levels and effective stabilisation.
These features ensured videos were smooth and visually appealing, even in less-than-ideal conditions.
What Areas for Improvement DxOMark’s Review Shared?
According to DxOMark’s Review, the iPhone 16 has some weaknesses despite all its strengths.
The dynamic range has noticeable limitations that sometimes appear clipped in photos and videos. This could affect the overall balance of images in certain situations.
Lens-related issues were also observed including flare effects and minor artifacts that appeared in some shots. Moreover, the absence of a dedicated telephoto sensor restricts the zoom capabilities.
Low-light performance is another challenge for iPhone 16 cameras. Photos taken in darker settings showed increased noise and less detail and videos recorded in similar conditions had some flare effects and shadow inconsistencies.
iPhone 16 Comparison to Old iPhone Models
The iPhone 16 offers significant improvements compared to its predecessor iPhone models.
DxOMark noted that Autofocus now works faster and is a lot more accurate. Meanwhile, lens performance has been fine-tuned for better results. All These refinements make it a noticeable upgrade over earlier generations of iPhones.
FAQs
Q1. How did the iPhone 16 perform in DxOMark camera tests?
Answer. The iPhone 16 scored an impressive 147 points in DxOMark camera tests, placing it among the top 20 smartphones globally and outperforming the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Q2. What are some strengths of the iPhone 16’s camera according to DxOMark?
Answer. DxOMark praised the iPhone 16 for its HDR content, natural and accurate skin tones, smooth zoom functionality, excellent indoor photography, and impressive video stabilization.
Q3. What areas did DxOMark highlight for improvement in the iPhone 16’s camera performance?
Answer. DxOMark highlighted areas for improvement such as dynamic range issues, lens-related flare effects and challenges with low-light performance.
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